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This sermon explores Psalm 56, examining David's experience of fleeing from King Saul and seeking refuge among the Philistines. The preacher contrasts the reality of human oppression with the believer's call to trust in God rather than dismissing fears with empty platitudes. Key themes include the sufficiency of God's promises, the assurance of His presence, and the transformation of anxiety into faith through reliance on Scripture. The message encourages listeners to anchor their confidence in God's character and past faithfulness when facing personal trials or spiritual doubt. Ultimately, it asserts that true security comes not from the absence of danger, but from unwavering trust in a sovereign and merciful God.

The sermon explores the biblical account of Jesus walking on water to reach His disciples during a violent storm, emphasizing that trials often occur even when believers are following God's will. It highlights the futility of relying on human strength or self-effort to navigate life's chaos, contrasting this with the sufficiency of Christ's divine presence. The central message asserts that Jesus reveals Himself as the 'Great I Am' before removing the storm, teaching that His presence is more vital than the resolution of circumstances. Through personal anecdotes and theological reflection, the preacher urges listeners to place their complete trust in Jesus rather than merely acknowledging His power. Ultimately, the text calls both believers and non-believers to find true peace and eternal salvation by surrendering to Christ as the sole solution for sin and fear.

In "What Rules Your Heart?", Pastor Byron Chesney examines Colossians 3:12–17 and shows how a believer's union with Christ should change the way he treats others. Christians are called to put off the attitudes of the old life and daily put on mercy, kindness, humility, meekness, patience, forgiveness, and charity. Through biblical teaching and a personal story about responding to a hateful customer, this message emphasizes that difficult people and circumstances reveal what is controlling the heart. Anger, pride, fear, and bitterness produce conflict, but when the peace of God rules within, the character of Christ is displayed through our words and actions. The message challenges every believer to let the Word of Christ dwell richly within and to ask honestly, "What rules my heart?"

I. Fear God II. Listen III. Hold Your Tongue

You must let God be the source of your life and actions, rather than the fear of man or human reasoning.